Beyond Residence Jongno vs Simplestay Jongro
Both are in Seoul, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseJongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong
Beyond Residence Jongno
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Motel★★★Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong
Simplestay Jongro
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 30 m apart.
Choose Beyond Residence Jongno if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 34)
Choose Simplestay Jongro if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 34 / 1)
Why is Beyond Residence Jongno better than Simplestay Jongro?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7)+0.4
- 2More guest reviews (564 vs 122), so the rating is more reliable×4.6
Why is Simplestay Jongro better than Beyond Residence Jongno?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Beyond Residence Jongno vs Simplestay Jongro: which hotel is better? | Beyond Residence Jongno | Simplestay Jongro |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 564 +442 | 122 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 12% +28% | top 40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Distance to Jongno 1·2·3·4(ilisamsa)-ga-dong centre | 700 m | 700 m |
| To public transport | 150 m | 180 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 290 m | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 34 |
| Floors | 5 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2025 +1y |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 11 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
30 m apart
Beyond Residence Jongno: city centre: 1.8 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Simplestay Jongro: city centre: 1.8 km, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Beyond Residence Jongno or Simplestay Jongro: common questions
Which is better, Beyond Residence Jongno or Simplestay Jongro?
Beyond Residence Jongno leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Beyond Residence Jongno or Simplestay Jongro?
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How far apart are Beyond Residence Jongno and Simplestay Jongro?
The two hotels are 30 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score